IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
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To our Chamber members and members of the Seminole Community, we hope this page will serve as a resource for your businesses and your families. You can find information regarding to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and business resources here. And during this time, we want to encourage you to still support small businesses with their doors still open.
We are also offering
New chamber benefits
- For a Limited Time: Reserve FREE e-newsletter ad space
- For a Limited Time: Free e-blast and social media post of alternative hours of operations, sales avenues, take-out, etc.
- B2B Virtual Collaborative Meeting
- Monthly, quarterly billing options
You can also follow updated resources and Member Support on our social sites.
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Florida’s residents and visitors should continue to refer to the CHC & DOH for the most up-to-date information and guidance on COVID-19
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Florida Department of Health - Pinellas County
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Chamber & Community Event Updates
The Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting our members’ success by encouraging our community and visitors to support local business. Our commitment continues, even as we face the unknown of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Because the Chamber, Visitors Center, and Lurie Civic Bldg. can often be a busy place with staff, visitors, members and residents, we want to take all precautions to keep everyone healthy. Following the lead of Visit Florida and the Florida Chamber of Commerce, we have made the difficult decision to close our office through May 1, 2020 and run our member and visitor services remotely.
We are suspending our meetings and programs until that date, as well.
Staff is available by phone and/or email at 727-392-3245 during normal business hours. If we do not answer, please leave a message and we will return your call.
The challenges we’re all facing right now are unprecedented. We wish our members and our visitors the best in riding out this pandemic. Working together, we’ll get through this.
The decision on further future events will be released as soon as possible. Please check this page regularly for updates.
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Business
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Governor’s Executive Order and Pinellas Board of County Commissioners’ Order all non-essential businesses shall close.
For a general list of Non-Essential Businesses, click here.
For a general list of Non-Essential Businesses, click here.
For Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses FAQs, click here.
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COVID-19 Webinars
The SBA South Florida District Office will host a series of Small Business Recovery webinars to provide the latest information on how the SBA is helping small businesses with their economic recovery from the effects of COVID-19. Free to attend. Each call is limited to the first 750 callers. For dates, times, and dial-in information, click here. |
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U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor Announce Plan to Implement Coronavirus-Related Paid Leave for Workers and Tax Credits for Small and Midsize Businesses to Swiftly Recover the Cost of Providing Coronavirus-Related Leave
To learn more, click here. COVID-19 and the American Workplace Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic |
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Tools to help you work, teach and learn remotely
Remote Work hub Helpful site for small businesses Additional resources for you and your community |
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US Chamber Resources & Guidelines for Business
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Department of Health and Human Services - Business Planning Checklist for Pandemics
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Preparedness Planning for your Business
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Business Continuity Plan
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Better Business Bureau:
Scam Alert |
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Fisher Phillips: FAQs for Employers on the Coronavirus
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National Restaurant Association Information & Resources
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Additional Business Resources
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Employee
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Reemployment ASSISTANCE
Governor DeSantis has reminded Floridians that if their employment has been negatively impacted because of mitigation efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, these Floridians may be eligible to receive Reemployment Assistance.
Click here for more information.
Click here for more information.
Employee Resources
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Community
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Individual Stimulus Checks
- IRS latest goal is to start issuing checks soon
- $1,200 ($2,400 married) plus $500 per eligible child
- Adjusted Gross Income up to $75,000 ($150,000 married) for full payments
- Phased out by $5 for each $100 up to $99,000 ($198,000 married)
- If you have not filed your 2018 return yet, you must do so before you are eligible to receive a check
- Unless you are only on social security for 2019, then you will get a check automatically
- Payments will be calculated by the IRS and automatically sent to the banking information on your 2019 (or 2018) return, if you do not have banking information on your return the IRS is developing a portal to enter your banking information
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Charter will offer free Spectrum Internet Assist and Spectrum broadband, including in-home Wi-Fi, to new subscriber households
with K-12 and/or college students, as well as teachers, for 60 days. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395 Learn More: policy.charter.com/coronavirus |
INCOME TAXES for 2019 & 2020
- All Income Tax returns due on 4.15.20 ARE NOW DUE on 7.15.20
- no extension filing required. This includes individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, LLCs and corporations.
- All 2019 Income Tax payments due 4.15.20 ARE NOW DUE on 7.15.20.
- No penalty or interest will accrue until 7.16.20.
- 2019 HSA, IRA and other retirement contributions due 4.15.20 ARE NOW DUE by 7.15.20.
- 2020 ESTIMATED Income Tax payments due 4.15.20 ARE NOW DUE on 7.15.20.
- Estimated Tax payments due 6.15.20 ARE STILL DUE on 6.15.20.
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Tourism
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Traveler Resources
- Pinellas County Public Beaches are closed midnight March 20th.
- Pinellas County Public Parking is shut down.
- Pinellas County restaurants are to-go and delivery only. No dine-in for 30 days starting March 10th
- Pinellas County bars, nightclubs and gyms will be closed for 30 days starting March 10th.
- Pinellas County non-essential businesses are ordered to close. However, non-essential business can still operate if they initiate social distancing.
- Large events and theme parks/attractions are closed.
- Individuals traveling from an area of substantial community spread outside Florida, specifically the New York Tri-State area, and entering Florida through airports to isolate or quarantine for 14 days from time of entry or the duration of the person’s presence in the state, whichever is shorter.
- Destination Updates from St. Pete/Clearwater
- Helpful Q&As from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including whether someone should cancel a trip (the answer is no)
- Information for Travel from the CDC
- Tampa International Airport's update on increased cleaning and sanitation efforts.
- COVID-19 Guidance for Travelers
- Visit St. Pete/ Clearwater Coronavirus Update
- Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings from the World Health Organization
Additional Resources
- Coronavirus Tourism Impacts from VISIT FLORIDA
- Travel Industry Updates from Sojern
- Economic Impact Study from Oxford Economics
- Coronavirus Dashboard from Florida Department of Health
- Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings from the World Health Organization
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Facts about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) |
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What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is caused by a previously unrecognized coronavirus, called COVID-19.For more information about COVID-19 please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/novel-coronavirus
What is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak? Am I at risk?
This is a rapidly evolving situation and the risk assessment can change daily. For the latest global situation report please visit WHOs website https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/. The latest national situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page COVID-19. For current information concerning Florida visit the Florida Department of Health website.
What are the symptoms and signs of COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
Read about COVID-19 Symptoms.
How can I protect myself?
The best way to prevent illness from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus and use good hand hygiene. Common sense precautions that prevent the spread of flu will also help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please do the following:
COVID-19 is caused by a previously unrecognized coronavirus, called COVID-19.For more information about COVID-19 please visit:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/westernpacific/emergencies/novel-coronavirus
What is the status of the COVID-19 outbreak? Am I at risk?
This is a rapidly evolving situation and the risk assessment can change daily. For the latest global situation report please visit WHOs website https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports/. The latest national situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page COVID-19. For current information concerning Florida visit the Florida Department of Health website.
What are the symptoms and signs of COVID-19?
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure. Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
Read about COVID-19 Symptoms.
How can I protect myself?
The best way to prevent illness from COVID-19 is to avoid being exposed to the virus and use good hand hygiene. Common sense precautions that prevent the spread of flu will also help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please do the following:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Cover cough and sneeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating and after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend that people who are well to wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. Facemasks should only be worn by persons who are sick or persons caring for them.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and hard surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
